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title: "smartCUE-versatile A&E Specification"
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The **smartCUE-versatile** is an IP-based control unit designed for integration into AV systems and building automation applications. It provides centralized management of connected devices and sensors through flexible communication interfaces.

The device includes a 10/100 Base-T Ethernet interface with PoE (IEEE 802.3af) for IP connectivity, configuration, and remote management. It features **3 bi-directional RS-232/RS-485 ports** and **8 versatile ports** configurable as digital inputs for dry-contact switches, resistance inputs for temperature sensors (e.g., Pt1000, Ni1000), voltage or current-loop inputs (0/4–20 mA), digital open-collector outputs, current-source outputs, IR emitters, or one-way RS-232 outputs. An **integrated IR receiver** allows infrared code capture.

Powered via PoE or an external 24 V DC source, the unit consumes approximately 3 W. Internal resources include an **ARM® processor**, onboard real-time clock with battery backup. LED indicators display power, network, CPU activity, and port status. The system runs on the XPL2 scripting platform, programmable via Cue Visual Composer, and is managed through an embedded web server for configuration and firmware updates.

The enclosure is a compact aluminum housing with dimensions **105 × 43.5 × 92 mm**, suitable for **desktop placement or 19” rack installation** (¼ rack width, 1U height).